World Champion 2013 Maximiliano Cristiani in Seattle!!

The purpose of Maxi's early visit (July 10-15) to Seattle tango community prior to his workshop in August was; 1) spending his short break time with us in the middle of his global tour; 2) meeting Seattle dancers to help him creating the most effective customized curriculum for our dancers. After meeting us, Maxi STRONGLY recommended to set a prerequisite class before each Saturday workshop (17th & 24th) to maximize learning outcomes of the workshops. [Introduction of Curriculum] OBJECTIVE: To carry out a very HONEST, ETHICAL and EFFECTIVE work. HONEST: Find the pleasure of teaching, in seeing the real results that students have during learning, and we find great satisfaction in seeing their evolution. ETHICS: Focus on working on dance structures and not on commercial "figures"... EFFECTIVENESS: Structured teaching methods focusing on; a) "individual technique" or in other words in "corporeal knowledge", but without losing the essence of social dance... b) The social dance, from the connection with the partner, which can be applied to the "real life" of the milonguero. c) Demand, we believe and trust in the abilities of our students and from there we program our lessons. [Prerequisite Class for all Workshop Attendees] (Not required, STRONGLY STRONGLY recommended by Maxi) "DIAMOND LESSONS" Couple technique These are the most important lessons, working for all levels, beginners, intermediate, advanced We will work on the most important structures of tango as a way of redesigning our dance and our functionality. Thinking about the comfort of dancing as a priority. Posture, Hug, Connection, the secrets of our WAY OF WALKING, Eight forwards and backwards. The way of leading/following, melodic eights, rhythmic eights in close embrace, rolling and connecting Level: All Levels [Workshop Schedule/Topics/Descriptions] August 15th (Thu) 7:00-8:15pm WORKSHOP 1 "FOLLOWERS TECHNIQUE" *15mins guided practice time afterward* August 17th (Sat) 11:30-12:45pm WORKSHOP 2 "DIAMOND LESSONS" (Prerequisite/descriptions above) 12:55-2:10pm WORKSHOP 3 "FULL CONNECTION" Resources to improve the connection in the couple, optimize fluency, divide the responsibilities of leader/follower using different connection engines. Demystify nonfunctional formats that block our fluidity. Level: Intermediate and advanced 2:20-3:35pm WORKSHOP 4 "DYNAMICS IN TURN" "Giro milonguero", with closed embrace, "Melodic Giro", "Giros Centrifugal force" Interpretation of the music, and how to apply it in the real dance preparing the body for the different concepts. Level: Intermediate/high-advanced 3:45-5:00 WORKSHOP 5 "VALS" "Alteraciones”, “musicality changes”, centrifugal force in complex sequences Level: intermediate/advance August 22nd (Thu/1 Workshop) 7:00-8:15pm WORKSHOP 6 "LEADERS TECHNIQUE" *15mins guided practice time afterward* August 24th (Sat/4 Workshop) 11:30-12:45pm WORKSHOP 7 "DIAMOND LESSONS" (Prerequisite/descriptions above) 12:55-2:10pm WORKSHOP 8 "MILONGUERO SISTEM" “1” resources for dance in a small space, figures using rebounds, full embrace, working on different music. Milonguero is not about ̈style ̈, it is about the interpretation Level: Intermediate/advance 2:20-3:35pm WORKSHOP 9 "MUSICALITY" Definition of different musical concepts applied to dance to be able to interpret and dance in melodic mode, rhythmic mode applying in different musical times, a "double time", "Contratiempo", "Sincopas" in linear movements and circulars. Level: Intermediate-advanced 3:45-5:00 WORKSHOP 10 "CREATIVITY TO MAXIMUM EXPRESION" Creativity at its best: Learn to lead as a follower and to follow as a leader. It is about the evolution of tango, where both roles can propose a sequence. In this lesson you will learn the language to guide sequences being a follower and following sequences proposed by the follower, but being a leader. CREATE TOGETHER [Location] 6532 Phinney ave North Seattle 98103 Room 2 Blue building [Workshop Fees] 1-2 Workshops $30 each 3-4 Workshops 10% off (3 Workshops $81; 4 Workshops $108) 5-10 workshops 20% off (5 Workshops $120; 6 Workshops $144; 7 Workshops $168; 8 Workshops $192; 9 Workshops $216; 10 Workshops $240) [Private Fees] **Studio fees are NOT included** Maximiliano Cristiani: $120/hour Maxi's partner(TBA): $100/hour Maxi & his partner: $170/hour [Package Deals] **Studio fees are NOT included** Maxi: $550 for 5hours Maxi's partner: $450 for 5 hours Maxi & his partner: $730 for 5 hours BIOS <MAXIMILIANO CRISTIANI> Maximiliano Cristiani stands as a pillar among today’s most esteemed Tango instructors, renowned for his unwavering charisma, pedagogical acumen, and innovative teaching approach. Over the span of two decades, he has shepherded countless students along their dance journeys, nurturing their growth with a keen focus on functionality over mere style. Maximiliano possesses a rare gift for unlocking the latent potential within each of his students, guiding them towards a dance that not only feels natural but also authentically reflects their individuality. His expertise spans the breadth of Tango’s diverse styles, from the refined elegance of social dance to the intricate footwork of salon and milonguero techniques, and even the dramatic flair of Tango Escenario. Maximiliano’s relentless pursuit of knowledge has led him to extract invaluable insights from these varied traditions, enriching his teaching repertoire with a wealth of new techniques tailored for social dance settings. Beyond his role as a teacher, Maximiliano is a prolific creator, having lent his talents to the production of acclaimed Tango films such as “TIGRE VIEJO,” “RECUERDO en LA VIRUTA,” and the recently released short film “ANGEL,” which debuted in late 2021. His artistic endeavors extend further as the organizer of the official preliminaries for the MUNDIAL DE TANGO BA in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Among his many accolades, Maximiliano proudly bears the title of “World Tango Salon Champion 2013,” a testament to his unparalleled skill and dedication to the art form. He has also clinched top honors in prestigious competitions including the Buenos Aires Tango Metropolitan Championship and the Milonga Metropolitan Buenos Aires Championship. As the visionary behind captivating Tango shows like “Tangostory” and the creative force behind mesmerizing Tango video clips such as “Tigre viejo” and “Recuerdo,” Maximiliano continues to shape and elevate the landscape of Tango with his boundless talent and unyielding passion. MAXIMILIANO CRISTIANI “World Tango Salon Champion 2013 Creator, dancer and actor in “Angel”, a tango short film 2012 Champion Buenos Aires Tango Metropolitan 2012 Champion “Milonga” Metropolitan Buenos Aires Sub World Champion “Tango Stage” (2nd) Creator of the tango show “Tangostory” Creator and dancer of the tango video clip “Tigre viejo” Creator and dancer of the tango video clip “Recuerdo”